Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree was 5.4 Rating (0-10) in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
5.4 Rating (0-10)
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
25th
of 39 countries
All-time high
5.4 Rating (0-10)
in 2024
All-time low
4.2 Rating (0-10)
in 2013
Years of data
7
2013–2025
Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Bulgaria, 2013–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rating (0-10).
Analysis
In 2025, trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Bulgaria stood at 5.4 Rating (0-10). That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Bulgaria peaked at 5.4 Rating (0-10) in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.2 Rating (0-10), in 2013.
Bulgaria ranks 25th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Rating (0-10) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4.2 Rating (0-10) | — |
| 2018 | 4.5 Rating (0-10) | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 5 Rating (0-10) | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 4.9 Rating (0-10) | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 5.2 Rating (0-10) | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 5.4 Rating (0-10) | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 5.4 Rating (0-10) | +0.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 5.4 Rating (0-10) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.6 Rating (0-10), 96% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 5.4 Rating (0-10) is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.6 Rating (0-10), 96% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.35 Rating (0-10) | 4.2 Rating (0-10) | 4.5 Rating (0-10) | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.18 Rating (0-10) | 4.9 Rating (0-10) | 5.4 Rating (0-10) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.58 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0116 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 234.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.88 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 60.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0373 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 759.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Bulgaria?
- Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Bulgaria was 5.4 Rating (0-10) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4 Rating (0-10) in 2024.
- What is the lowest trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.2 Rating (0-10) in 2013.
- How does Bulgaria rank for trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree?
- Bulgaria ranks 25th out of 39 countries with data for 2025.
- Is trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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